- Strong understanding of cultural competency, DEIB, and social justice concepts, including intersectionality, systems of oppression, and implicit bias, among others.- Collaborates with leadership to develop and monitor DEIB metrics (recruiting, retention, promotions, salary equity, leadership retention, etc.) through diversity assessments, people analytics, and identifying trends to recommend solutions.- Provides oversight for all internal DEIB programs and policies, including the DEIB committee initiatives IAW local, state, and federal EEOC/AA regulations.- Designs and facilitates training on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including disability, LGBTQIA+ identities, race, gender, working with veterans, building, and managing diverse teams, psychological safety, unconscious bias, and preventing and responding to bias in the workplace.- Consults and develops plans that strategically integrate metrics and organizational development activities, including leadership assessment and development, career development, succession planning, individual developmental action plans, performance management, leadership evaluation tool, coaching, and process improvement on diversity and inclusion.- Working knowledge of institutional and structural racism concepts and their impact on the underserved and underrepresented populations.- Competency expert in the design, development, and implementation of the talent review process required to achieve business goals and results in the creation of an internal talent pipeline and external diverse pipeline.- Trains and incentivizes leaders and employees to enhance inclusion and belonging in their daily interactions while benchmarking diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.

USAA/SHRM Foundation Ambassadors are responsible for engaging local workers through training programs for HR professionals, ensuring employers have the tools and skills necessary to include the military community in their hiring practices.

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• Managed a team of 10 to 15 OSR and OSAs to maintain customer accounts and deliver products on time utilizing key tools and metrics• Leveraged standard work based on network-wide vantage point utilizing cross-functional collaboration, the voice of the customer, and KeepStock knowledge.• Selected, developed, coached, trained, and retained a diverse team• Identified and developed strong contributors through the use of Performance Excellence and succession planning.• Set the example and coached leaders in their understanding and commitment to live the Company values while creating positive team member engagement (inclusive environment)• Managed and oversaw KeepStock projects in the service geography focused on improving the productivity and profitability of the KeepStock offering.• Understood market conditions and trends as well as customer requirements to provide appropriate direction and guidance to the broader organization. Ensured proper solutions and resources were offered/deployed to customers.• Partnered with the sales team, providing expertise in KeepStock offer to build a strategic plan that will enable the sales team to meet or exceed incremental sales growth expectations to meet ROI for KeepStock sites.• Established and maintained customer relationships and partner with the sales & branch teams to identify, analyze, and address service opportunities.

Guided the manufacturing continuous improvement productivity improvement teams in Logistics, Quality, and Safety. Drove improvements via performance measurement, 5S, visual management, standard work, TPM, and other relevant tools. Strategy Deployment Accomplishments:• Improved overall employee engagement (EE) survey scores by 10% by leveraging ERGS. Ensured monthly check-ins for all employees through EE committee and embedded One80 feedback to improve the quality of leaders to build culture and trust.• Delivered in quality continuous improvement targets by keeping compliance dashboard in green performance, CTR >90% with 14-day or less product release time, and supported validation of CIP to reduce water usage by 5% (Lean lab program).• Improved safety and sustainability by focusing on significant EHS programs, including ergonomics and safety champions to drive EHS reportable incidents to less than two and increased near-miss reporting to 6 behavioral and conditional per FTE. • Increased supplier OTIF to 98% with improved visibility on potential supply issues (MERP).Skills:• Focused on teaching operations staff to use Lean tools (A3, LSW, 5S, Fishbone, 5-whys, PDCA) and became contributors in identifying top 3 issues for resolution.• Established process monitoring points, reaction criteria, and trained staff to positively impact product quality to meet KPIs. • Daily interaction with employees as to defect rates, investigation and CAPA activity• Led activities related to diversity and inclusion for ERGs

Logistics is essential to the readiness of the entire Joint force—whether at home, deployed in operational settings, or permanently stationed abroad; logistic instructors must function around the world to train future logisticians in spite of enemy efforts to frustrate its operations.Accomplishments:• Served as an Instructor/Writer for Logistics Training Department providing technical training for over 180 students in the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 92Y with a graduation rate of 98%. • Implemented a successful Command Supply Discipline Program by incorporating an aggressive training plan for all supply personnel, maintaining extreme jurisprudence in 100% accountability of over $15.5M resulting in zero losses (92Y30).

Accomplishments:• Oversaw compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, company policies and procedures, risk management, analysis of safety incidents and behaviors, and establishment of best practices for the plant/distribution setting.• Revised comprehensive facility safety audits and developed action plans to address gaps at U.S. manufacturing facilities.• Successfully led site through external ESIS audit, achieving a score of 98.6% and a received the Bronze Award for North America site Health and Wellness program participation.• Served as the change agent, coaching, mentoring, and influencing at all levels to positively affect the continuous improvement culture for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system Safety Pillar.Skills:• Monitored and verified regulatory compliance of Plant industrial hygiene (e.g., air quality, noise, temperature, and radiation levels)• Inspected facility, machinery, and safety equipment, identified preventive/corrective actions for potential hazards• Developed comprehensive lockout tag-out workshop to address LOTO/machine guarding requirements • Certified Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in Maryland (inactive)• Authorized OSHA Trainer- General Industry (Expired)

• Served as a safety coach for the Hunt Valley Plant, ensuring safe practices, injury/illness prevention processes and risk management are present and conducts safety risk assessments and analysis on Plant equipment• Complied with Federal and State regulatory requirements, applying McCormick Health and Safety policies and procedures, and establish best practices • Monitored and verified regulatory compliance of Plant industrial hygiene (e.g. air quality, noise, temperature, and/or radiation levels), Radiation Safety Officer for this location (MDE)• Monitors and ensures regulatory programs are developed and implemented (e.g. JSA, Confined Space, Hearing Conservation, GHS, Machine Guarding, LOTO, etc.) • Created and conducted relevant training depending on site-specific needs (LOTO Workshop, MESH, etc.). Started and lead the TPM SHE Pillar for three months until the Safety and Risk Manager was hired (Jun-Aug 2014). OSHA 511 and 501 Authorized Trainer, member of Training and Development Pillar• Conducted safety audits, updated and communicated safety metrics, IRB participation with RCCA, Ergonomics Committee Client, Secretary/Treasurer of US Veterans EAG, member of WIN and AAAN, Continuous Improvement for safety in utilizing cost control measures • Maintained OSHA Log, updated OHM system, BOS Scantron System, Safety Metrics/Scorecard, ESIS Audit, facilitated MSOT Meetings• Member of North America Cut Reduction Team, Sprains/Strains Reduction Team, Corporate Health, and Wellness Team

Detail-oriented, organized Medical Logistic Specialist with strong experience in requisitioning required medical supplies, exchanging faulty items, and ensuring appropriate pharmaceuticals were in stock. Adept in supervising logistics team, and assisting to prepare accurate purchasing list for various departments. Coordinated with the health-care team, and local fire department for disposal of biomedical waste as per state and federal guidelines.

• Reviewed site practices and conditions on a consistent basis for the implementation of policies and procedures while overseeing regulatory compliance programs including OSHA, GMP, HACCP, etc.• Hazard identification/Risk reduction activities (5 Why process) while influencing positive social change• Provided safety coaching and training to employees at all levels of the organization• Strengthened site EHS culture through employee engagement, personal ownership/accountability and behavior-based safety efforts in a Union environment • Worked closely with operations and Health Services to identify risks and control methods for risk mitigation while conducting plant audits and inspections• Supervised, planned, organized, and administered a comprehensive occupational safety and health program • Implemented standardized occupational safety and health laws, orders, and standards, to include federal government directives and policies on safety

• Reduced the number of documented injuries among 750 employees by 48% within one year (using 5 Why Process, job hazard analysis, internal safety audits, and employee engagement)• Maintained regulatory compliance programs which included program development, Safety Train-the-Trainer activities, record keeping, and thorough accident investigations • Successfully completed a Critical Five Analysis of LOTO, Hot Work, Elevated Work, Machine Guarding and Contractor Safety to identify risk gaps and ensure a plan of action for compliance of any deficiencies• Developed Ergonomic Coordinators soft skills using corporate talent management system, succession planning, and performance management tools (Discuss, Champion, and Decide process), and OSHA 1910 10-hr Certification • Utilized data analysis to identify injury trends and create aggressive risk reduction plans to eliminate injuries and property while conducting routine plant safety inspections/audits-identify hazards in a timely manner• Plant pilot for Corporate Safety Initiative LIFE (Life-altering Injury and Fatality Elimination). This program was designed to identify and address hidden life-threatening hazards and dangers present in the work environment• Obtained OSHA 1910 and 1926 certification

• Responsible for leading daily grain elevator facility operations (wheat, corn, soybeans) and personnel to maximize efficiencies, operating within applicable government regulations and Cargill policy and assisting in identifying and developing customer solutions and service. • Assisted in the management of all aspects of State/Federal Regulatory and Cargill compliance programs including EH&S, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Security, Housekeeping, Food Safety, etc.• Completed Kansas Grain and Feed Association Grain Grading Course• Oversaw the safety of $2.6 million construction project for extension of North Grain Head House, new break room and Maintenance Control Center for five months without incident

As a Supply Technician for the KS Army National Guard, my duties included: instructing and supervising subordinates in proper work techniques and procedures in logistics accountability. Planned and analyzed operational data and reports to ascertain the degree of conformity with established policies, work standards, and procedural directives in accordance with federal compliance. Supervised the preparation of materiel control and accounting input for data processing and reviewed output documents. Inspected and evaluated inventory management activities. Determined current and projected repair requirements for equipment and weapons systems. Also performed supervisory duties shown in preceding levels of skill.

Accomplishments:• Supported and executed critical HR processes, including compensation, performance management, talent acquisition, talent development, and workforce planning (full cycle).• Increased internal promotion rate by 18% by holding monthly succession planning and staffing meetings with operations hiring managers.• Reduced turnover by 20%, saving more than $15,500 in hiring and training costs in the first three months after implementing a new onboarding program.• Managed administration of benefits to approximately 650 employees to ensure on-time enrollment with the insurance company providers and compliance with federal and state guidelines.• Worked with the finance department to design improved transparency into the total cost of labor highlighting the importance of retention and including all related spending as a percent of revenue resulting in a 25% reduction in costs (Recruit, Develop, Retain program).• Successfully advised 3 Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) on building D & I strategies, eliminating roadblocks for success to enhance employee engagement and productivity at the site and national levels.Skills:• Working knowledge of the ADDIE process and experience in adult learning• Ability to utilize online meeting, webinars, and presentation tools such as WebEx, Skype, WhatsApp, and GoToMeeting